Slip and Falls

In Utah, every property owner owes a duty of care to people who lawfully enter their premises. That duty requires them to keep their property reasonably safe, inspect for hazards, and either fix dangerous conditions or warn visitors about them. So when you see a warning sign near the spot where you were hurt,...

A slip and fall claim is a type of premises liability case in which an injured person seeks compensation from a property owner whose negligence created or failed to address a fall hazard. Winning this kind of claim depends on proof. You must show that the owner knew (or reasonably should have known) about...

If you have been injured in a slip and fall on government property, whether at a public library, a state office building, or a city sidewalk, you may have grounds to pursue a claim for compensation. However, suing a government agency is not as straightforward as filing a claim against a private property owner....